Administrative Assistant - PERMA FAIR

Conner Strong & Buckelew; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Health insurance and dental coverage

PTO

Job summary

Conner Strong & Buckelew in Camden, NJ, is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and organizational support to the CEO, department leadership, and the PERMA FAIR team. This role manages executive calendars, coordinates meetings, prepares correspondence, and maintains records in a fast-paced, confidential environment.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and dependable, with strong written and verbal communication and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent business experience preferred.
• High School Diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to PERMA FAIR leadership and department staff.
• Manage and prioritize incoming administrative requests for leadership, routing routine matters.
• Maintain leadership calendars with priorities, preparation time, travel, and conflicts.
• Schedule and coordinate internal/external meetings, leadership meetings, department events, and client/vendor visits.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and itineraries, including logistics and changes.
• Prepare, format, proofread, and distribute correspondence and materials.
• Assist with meeting preparation and follow-up, including agendas and notes.
• Maintain organized electronic/physical files and departmental documentation.
• Route documents for signature, review, and distribution, and follow up as needed.
• Process and track departmental invoices, expense reports, and other transactions.
• Maintain department contact/distribution lists and reference materials.
• Support new-hire administrative needs, including onboarding logistics.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Discretion/confidentiality

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

High School Diploma

Job description

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative and organizational support to the CEO, department leadership, and PERMA FAIR team. This role supports the day-to-day operations of the department through executive calendar management, meeting coordination, correspondence, document preparation and routing, recordkeeping, and administrative follow-up. The individual must be highly organized, proactive, dependable, and able to anticipate needs, manage multiple priorities, and maintain confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to PERMA FAIR leadership and department staff.
• Manage and prioritize incoming administrative requests for leadership, identifying matters requiring immediate attention and appropriately routing routine matters.
• Maintain leadership calendars with attention to priorities, adequate preparation time, travel requirements, and scheduling conflicts.
• Schedule and coordinate internal and external meetings, leadership meetings, department events, and client/vendor visits, including invitations, attendee coordination, room reservations, technology, catering, and meeting materials.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and itineraries, including transportation, lodging, meeting logistics, and changes as needed.
• Prepare, format, proofread, and distribute correspondence, documents, presentations, meeting materials, and other administrative materials.
• Assist with meeting preparation and follow-up, including agendas, notes, materials, and routine follow-up items as requested.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical files, records, agreements, and other departmental documentation.
• Coordinate the routing of documents for signature, review, approval, and distribution, and follow up as needed to ensure timely completion.
• Process and track departmental invoices, expense reports, purchase requests, and other administrative transactions, as assigned.
• Maintain current departmental contact lists, distribution lists, organizational information, and other administrative reference materials.
• Support new-hire administrative needs, including scheduling, meeting coordination, materials, workspace preparation, and onboarding logistics.
• Gather and organize information requested by leadership or department staff for meetings, correspondence, or other administrative purposes.
• Maintain office and departmental supplies and coordinate routine administrative purchases as needed.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information involving employees, clients, members, vendors, and business operations with appropriate discretion.
• Anticipate routine administrative needs and help ensure leadership and the department are prepared for upcoming meetings, travel, deadlines, and commitments.

Other Functions

• Assist with general office and departmental administrative responsibilities as assigned.
• Perform other administrative duties consistent with the position as requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent business experience preferred.
• High School Diploma required.
• Previous experience in administrative support and/or project management roles.
• Work experience within the health benefits and/or technology industries preferred.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without Company sponsorship.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Professional judgment and discretion when handling confidential or sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently, identify priorities, and follow through on assignments.
• Ability to communicate professionally with leadership, employees, clients, vendors, and business partners.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a professional, service-oriented approach.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable, responsive, and proactive in supporting leadership and departmental needs.

Working Conditions

• Professional office environment with regular use of computers, phones, video conferencing, and other standard office equipment.
• May occasionally require flexibility outside of normal business hours to support leadership scheduling, travel, meetings, or other administrative needs.

Salary for this position ranges from $26.00 - $31.00 hourly. The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, and education. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Qualifying positions will also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, such as participation in family medical and dental insurance programs, 401K plan, and PTO.

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Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without Company sponsorship.

Conner Strong & Buckelew is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, nationality, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or domestic partnership or Civil Union status, pregnancy, family medical history or genetic information, atypical cellular or blood trait, military service or any other status protected by law.